Weather & Climate in Weskan, KS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Weskan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 3,862 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,862 ft (1,177 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	62/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8653°N, 101.9681°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wallace County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 21.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.2 / 100
Community Resilience	21.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	76 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	96 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	88 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	143 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	90 km	6 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

637 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 44 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	95 km	28.0 mi	2
Jun 22, 1999	EF3	77 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF3	60 km	9.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	31 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 13, 1968	EF3	85 km	140.4 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF3	68 km	7.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1958	EF3	3 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	91 km	5.3 mi	0
Oct 2, 2017	EF2	96 km	18.3 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	63 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	77 km	34.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 2000	EF2	22 km	12.0 mi	0
Oct 5, 1994	EF2	68 km	6.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	92 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF2	52 km	2.0 mi	0
May 30, 1988	EF2	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1984	EF2	62 km	12.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	97 km	2.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SHERIDAN LAKE (5,310 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	66 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,535	32 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,530	97 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	84 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,039	83 km
2023	MANVEL	2,038	93 km
2020	COUNTY RD T	1,371	73 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,304	19 km
2007	BRADSHAW	1,255	22 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,154	15 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,154	54 km
2016	BARRETT	1,101	78 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,076	41 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	71°F (22°C)	2.9 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in

Weskan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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